Job summaryThis post is fixed term for 18 months to meet the needs of the service.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, conscientious person interested in gaining experience in our fast-paced People Services Team as an Assistant People Services Advisor, based at Woodland House, Llanishen.This is an opportunity to develop your skills, gain qualifications and start your career in the NHS!Main duties of the jobThe Assistant People Services Advisor is a key member of the People Services Team.You will support the team to provide comprehensive People Services/HR support to the Health Board.You will receive training and mentorship to support you to provide high quality advice and guidance to managers and staff in areas such as: interpretation of policies & procedures, terms & conditions, absence management, maternity & adoption, employee relations (disciplinary investigations, grievance, conflict resolution etc) and the management of organisational change.It is pre-requisite of the role that you will study towards the CIPD Level 5 qualification (duration approx. 12-18 months). The qualification is funded by the UHB and study time is also given for teaching sessions. Assignments will need to be completed in your own time.Following successful completion of the qualification and fulfilling the competencies for the role, there will be an opportunity to progress to a Band 5 People Services Advisor within the People Services Team.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in TracPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEducated to Diploma level or equivalent and/or equivalent level of knowledge & experience.Evidence of continuous personal developmentECDL or equivalent qualifications in use of IT packages OR equivalent experience in use of IT packagesDesirableCIPD Qualified or working towardsExperienceEssentialExperience of working in a busy office environment or team.Information Management and Technology experience, with proficiency in IT software such as Excel, Work, Powerpoint etc.An understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.DesirableExperience of working with HR Policies and Procedures.Experience of working in a busy HR Department.Delivery of Training SessionsAbility to use ESRSkillsEssentialClear communications and interpersonal skillsGood organisational skillsAbility to prioritise and manage own workloadKnowledge of current employment legislationEvidence of using own initiativeAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to meet specific deadlinesDesirableExcellent Presentation skillsKnowledge of relevant UHB strategiesPersonal QualitiesEssentialSelf-motivated and resilientTeam player and ability to work on own initiativeEffective interpersonal and influencing skills.Evidence of an achievement focusAbility to negotiate and build alliances.Role model the values and behaviours of the organisation.Ability to meet tight deadlines.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressWoodland HouseMaes Y Coed RoadCardiffCF14 4HHEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)